The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a warning that New York could face more flight delays and cancellations due to a shortage of air-controllers. The FAA anticipates that these issues could worsen if flight reductions are not implemented, potentially causing significant disruptions to air travel.
In Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that there are no plans for further rate hikes in the coming months. This statement, made by ECB policymaker Madis Muller, comes as a relief to market participants who were speculating about the possibility of an increase in interest rates. The decision to hold off on rate hikes reflects the ECB’s cautious approach towards monetary policy, prioritizing stability and economic recovery over tightening measures.
Meanwhile, Italy’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of August fell short of expectations, coming in at 0.3% instead of the anticipated 0.4%. This lower-than-expected figure indicates a slower pace of inflation in the Italian economy.
In the commodities market, the price of gold has continued to climb, reaching $1,920 per troy ounce during early trading hours in the European session on Friday. Investors are closely monitoring the US economic data, which is expected to have a significant impact on the gold market.
China’s retail sales in August exceeded expectations, with a year-on-year growth rate of 4.6%, surpassing the projected 3%. This positive outcome indicates a potential recovery in the country’s consumer spending and economic activity, suggesting that Chinese consumers are regaining confidence and increasing their spending habits.
In the currency market, the EUR/USD pair is currently trading within a narrow range below the mid-1.0600s. The euro has been under pressure against the US dollar, with the pair continuing to struggle near a six-month low.
In the UK, steelworkers in Port Talbot are expressing fear and frustration as reports of potential job losses at Tata Steel emerge. The workers claim that they have been left uninformed and uncertain about their future amidst rumors of 3,000 job cuts.
US oil prices surged to a ten-month high on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil nearing the $90.00 mark. This rally comes as US light sweet crude experiences a significant upward momentum, driven by increasing global demand for oil as economies recover from the impact of the pandemic.
In the US, business inventories for the month of July fell below expectations, registering a 0% growth compared to the anticipated 0.1%. This unexpected decline in business inventories suggests potential challenges for the US economy.
Finally, the European Central Bank (ECB) has made a significant decision to raise interest rates to an all-time high, despite the struggling economic growth in the eurozone. This move, announced on September 14, 2023, marks a quarter-point increase in rates by the ECB.
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